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Blazingly fast, self-hosted URL shortener with no tracking and no bloat.
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Anchr
Open-source bookmarks manager, image upload and shortlink service
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About Anchr
Anchr is an open-source toolbox of small internet utilities in one self-hosted application: bookmark collections, a URL shortener and encrypted image uploads. It gives individuals and small teams a single private place for the everyday link and image tasks they would otherwise spread across third-party services. Hosted in Germany by its makers, it suits users who want simple, privacy-respecting tools under their own control.
Anchr website preview
Live preview of anchr.io via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
Anchr: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers bookmarks, url shortener, image upload, open source, self hosted — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 879 tools in the Utilities & Security category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
Anchr pricing
| Pricing model | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — fully free |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | anchr.io |
Anchr key facts
- Category: Utilities & Security
- Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
- Focus areas: bookmarks, url shortener, image upload, open source, self hosted
- Official site: anchr.io
Anchr FAQ
How much does Anchr cost?
Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (anchr.io).
What is Anchr used for?
Open-source bookmarks manager, image upload and shortlink service Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: bookmarks, url shortener, image upload, open source, self hosted.
Where can I try Anchr?
On its official site, anchr.io — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
Anchr vs alternatives
| Anchr | Chhoto URL | YOURLS | AdGuard Home | |
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| Pricing | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
| Focus areas | bookmarks, url shortener, image upload, open source, self hosted | url shortener, rust, self hosted, open source | url shortener, php, self hosted, open source | ad blocking, dns, privacy, self hosted, open source |
| Official site | anchr.io | chhoto.link | yourls.org | adguard.com |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Utilities & Security category
Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 879 tools. Alongside Anchr, it includes Cloudlog, Domain Locker, F-Droid, ImgCompress.
Alternatives to Anchr
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